Job Description

Job Description

Practice:

At Germantown Hills Animal Hospital, we pride oursleves on not only being an AAHA accredited veterinary practice and also having been awarded Feline-Friendly Silver Status by the American Association of Feline Practitioners.

 

We are a fully equipped practice offering many services, including, but not limited to wellness care, surgery, in house laboratory, dental care, and Cardiopet ECG. Scheduling is flexible with weekend rotations and an after-hours ER clinic.

Position Purpose:

We are so excited to add another veterinarian to our team! We could use the help of another seasoned veterinarian or new grad that’s ready to jump in, as we continue to grow our practice.

 

Our clients come to us because they want top-notch care and will be invested in working with you to provide the best care for their pets. We would be happy to support your unique clinical interests.

 

 

About the area: Germantown Hills is in central Illinois and is only a few hours from both Chicago and St. Louis. It is a suburb of Peoria and is close to what Peoria has to offer: small town feel with urban amenities. There is plenty to do in the area, with multiple state parks, Detweiller Park being one of them for the outdoor enthusiast to enjoy all year round, plenty of restaurants, local art galleries, and historical charm.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
• Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
• Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
• Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
• Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
• Maintain patients’ medical records.
• Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
• Appropriate state licensure.

• Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.

Benefits Offered:

• Competitive Compensation - All salary ranges are negotiable based on experience
• Unlimited personal time
• Bonus incentives
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
• CE and licensure reimbursement 
• Flexible work schedules
• Managing career path development
• Employee Assistance Program
• DVM Referral Program
• Mental Health Resources
• Relocation assistance available

Job Tags

Local area, Outdoor, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Weekend work,

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